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Career Paths in Organization: Business Advocacy and Administration

Oversight, Auditing, Chambers of Commerce, Organizational Development, Corporate Governance

  • Possible Tasks

    You are involved in economic revitalization efforts in a particular city or region and, for example, strive to make it an attractive location for commerce and industrial development (place marketing).

    - You analyze existing social, economic, and ecological conditions and, based on this, develop forecasts, development projections, and strategies for furthering local brand recognition.
    - You develop proposals for, e.g., maintaining existing businesses, consulting regarding financial support and the founding of start-ups, developing commercial spaces, and advancing technological approaches.
    - You establish and maintain contacts with various local interest groups and potential investors.
    - You mediate between different interest groups and assist them in making decisions together. You also coordinate the politically-approved implementation of support programs.
    - You advise companies, provide information on funding programs and legal regulations, and assist with funding applications.
    - You understand the concerns of the local business community and advocate for them with authorities.
    - You regularly lead discussions with employees and offer suitable opportunities for further professional training.
    - You consult with and inform employees regarding, for example, professional development opportunities, parental leave, scheduling options, and performance incentives.

    You are responsible for writing job postings, preparing for and conducting job interviews and assessment tests, as well as managing employee resignations and dismissals.
    - In the field of organizational development, you examine a company’s business processes and organizational structures from multiple perspectives in order to understand customer goals and identify weak points.
    - You manage and guide the development and implementation of new structures and their associated systems in collaboration with other departments and support integration processes.
    - You plan advertising and sales promotions.
    - You examine, analyze, and describe operational structures and develop them further.
    - You develop corporate governance studies.
    - You create profitability calculations, staff allocation planning, and capacity analyses.
    - You conduct efficiency analyses for businesses and administration.
    - You plan a company’s strategic direction and support in the development of quality targets.
    - You review, design, and optimize production processes and the flows of materials and information.
    - You design and optimize business processes in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
    - You develop new organizational strategies (e.g. identifying weak points, optimizing work processes and information flows). You manage the implementation of new organizational strategies and the associated systems.

  • Industries and Occupations

    - Architectural firms for urban development
    - Public sector administration (e.g. offices for economic or urban development, regional governments for cities and counties)
    - Chambers of industry and commerce, trade associations, chambers of crafts
    - Regional management
    - Regional marketing
    - PR consulting
    - Businesses in all industries

  • Job Boards and Professional Associations 

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